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Introduction to the Keyboard

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Instructor
Jonny May
Course
Beginner
04:41:13

Complete Beginners, welcome to your first piano course, the Introduction to the Keyboard. You’ll learn note names, proper technique, stretches, exercises, note/chord reading, improv, & more.

Course Objectives
  • Learn All the Essentials You Need to Get Started at the Piano
  • Explore the Note Names, Pedals, & Technique
  • Learn 10 Valuable Exercises, 5 Songs, & Grooves
  • Discover How to Practice Effectively
Learning Focus
  • Exercises
  • Groove
  • Reading
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The fundamentals done right
I love Jonny. He is the best presenter of info, and his love for piano seems to be only be rivaled for his enthusiasm for teaching. I am only two parts in, and right out of the gate, you are learning how to break up chords into both hands, setting you up to left hand independence in future lessons.
Calm and clever
Very attentive teacher
Definitely complete even for experienced piano players
The exercises and songs are fantastic and would benefit any level of piano learner. The exercises before each song really program the fingers and mind as preparation. The backing tracks are essential for practice and teamed with a program like forScore you can alter sped and volume of track for each song/exercise - excellent!
I particularly enjoy the backing tracks!
I enjoy seeing the score as the lesson progresses.
Love the lessons esp the groove sessions.
I have been looking for lessons which allow me to learn from scratch on how to switch from classical to contemporary style of piano playing. This is exactly what I want to have.

Course Lessons

1
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 1
19:10

The First Groove, & Keyboard Layout

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2
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 2
21:15

Note Names of White and Black Keys

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3
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 3
18:01

Finger Numbers, Posture, Hand Position

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4
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 4
07:53

Stretches and Finger Warm-Ups

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5
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 5
36:37

C Position, Fingering, Common Note Values

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6
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 6
37:55

Exercises 1 & 2, Ode to Joy, Jazz Style

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7
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 7
33:43

Exercises 3 & 4, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Latin Style

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8
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 8
27:23

Exercises 5 & 6,  William Jonathan, Jazz Ballad

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9
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 9
28:25

Exercises 7 & 8, I’ll Be There, Pop Style

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10
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 10
39:02

Exercises 9 & 10, Twinkle Twinkle, Blues

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11
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 11
11:49

How to Practice

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Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

The fundamentals done right
I love Jonny. He is the best presenter of info, and his love for piano seems to be only be rivaled for his enthusiasm for teaching. I am only two parts in, and right out of the gate, you are learning how to break up chords into both hands, setting you up to left hand independence in future lessons.
Calm and clever
Very attentive teacher
Definitely complete even for experienced piano players
The exercises and songs are fantastic and would benefit any level of piano learner. The exercises before each song really program the fingers and mind as preparation. The backing tracks are essential for practice and teamed with a program like forScore you can alter sped and volume of track for each song/exercise - excellent!
I particularly enjoy the backing tracks!
I enjoy seeing the score as the lesson progresses.
Love the lessons esp the groove sessions.
I have been looking for lessons which allow me to learn from scratch on how to switch from classical to contemporary style of piano playing. This is exactly what I want to have.
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